My blog on removing the air inhibited layer that occurs when resin sets, created a number of questions regarding a technique called immediate dentin sealing. This technique, which is more prevalent in Read More
Holding Tissue Shape Around a Fixture
[/caption] I sometimes feel like I am playing that old game "Beat The Clock" when I am taking off anterior implant provisionals. This rushed sensation comes from an understanding of the role the Read More
NX3 Cures Optibond XTR
One of the options we have when seating porcelain inlays and onlays is to use a dual cure resin cement. As with all products there are material properties and handling considerations to know about Read More
Masking Discolored Bands: Prep Within a Prep
[/caption] One of the greatest challenges when restoring an anterior tooth with an all porcelain restoration, is a localized area of discoloration. These bands of color create a phenomenon we call Read More
Removing The Air Inhibited Layer
The polymerization of resin based products is inhibited by oxygen. We deal with this uncured " Air or Oxygen Inhibited" resin layer everyday. It is the smeary outer coating on a bisacryl provisional Read More
The Two Shade Rule
A common question I get is what the best material is to restore discolored teeth. We have an enormous number of really great materials available today for both veneers and full coverage restorations. Read More
Creating Adequate Occlusal Reduction
With the minimum reduction numbers in mind for your occlusal reduction the next step is preparing the tooth. There are two critical steps during preparation that predictably create adequate reduction, Read More
The Impact of Comfortable Anesthesia
One of the things that helps grow my practice more then any other, is the lengths I go to making sure it is as comfortable as possible when I give anesthesia. Whether patients are anxious about Read More
Occlusal Reduction: How Much is Enough
One of the daily challenges in my practice is assuring that I have created adequate tooth reduction and at the same time not taking away more tooth structure then necessary. Occlusal reduction is a Read More
Bite Records on Prepared Teeth
There are things in practice that can make my day, or set it on end. The occlusal adjustment required when seating final restorations is one of these things. I absolutely love it when the restoration Read More
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